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Critically revered actress of film, television and theater and Academy Award nominated actress VIOLA DAVIS best known for her role in “The Help” and star of the upcoming biopic on the lifeand work of civil right leader, state senator, U.S. Congresswoman and TSU alumna Barbara Jordan will visit Texas Southern University for an up close and personal conversation with students, alumni and the community.

Deborah Duncan of KHOU's Channel 11 will lead the conversation with Davis.

Parking is available at the corner of Tierwester and Cleburne St.

"I believe of the day, (people) want to see themselves — parts of their lives they can recognize. And I feel that if I can achieve that, it’s pretty spectacular." -Viola Davis